Beauty Industry Faculty

Cinta Gibbons- Owner/Director
With over 20 years in the beauty industry in Europe and the US, and having run a successful San Francisco salon for over 15 years, Cinta Gibbons is the ideal partner to own and operate the Cinta Aveda Institute, San Francisco.

Cinta Salon opened in 1991, and from the beginning attracted the best and brightest in the beauty industry; salon professionals passionate about beauty and dedicated to delivering current and cutting-edge styles. In April of 1995, her salon was invited to join the prestigious Intercoiffure Modaile, an international association that promotes excellence in the beauty industry.

Cinta is committed to continually mentoring and nurturing new talent, and is a renowned leader in promoting the highest level of excellence in the profession. Cinta is excited to connect her team of salon professionals to people interested in starting a career in the beauty industry.

Leonides Saucedo- Director of Education
Leonides has been in the industry since 1987. Originally from Southern California, Leonides’ passion for education began when he opened his own salon in Riverside, CA. He enjoyed educating and inspiring his team. After owning a successful salon, he aspired to share his love of the beauty industry with others.

His career in education began with platform work and education seminars across the US. Having owned his own salon and worked as a platform artist, Leonides brings to Cinta Aveda Institute not only a passion for hair and the beauty industry, but a wealth of professional experiences. His favorite Aveda styling product is Brilliant Spray-on Shine.

Charlotte Price- Esthetics Lead Educator
Charlotte has long been attracted to Aveda because of its strong environmental mission, high performing products and dedication to education. From the start of her career, Charlotte was drawn to education, passionate about the industry and sharing her craft with others.

She sought out salons with the same dedication to education and Aveda. Driven to expand on her passion for education Charlotte relocated to San Francisco’s Cinta Aveda Institute. Her experiences as an in-salon coach and spa manager enable her to share professional insight, in addition to her love for skin care and makeup with students.

Diane Behr- Cosmetology Educator
Diane has been with Aveda education since September 2003, beginning her teaching career with the Aveda Institute Minneapolis. Diane is an alumna of the Aveda Institute, Minneapolis. Her work with Aveda has taken her from behind the chair in a Las Vegas concept salon to training Educators and Salon professionals across the country; working as an Aveda Coach and Purefessional.

Joining the Cinta Aveda team in June 2009, she loves working with a contagiously passionate, education focused team. Favorite "light bulb moment" with Aveda: Understanding 4MAT learning styles.

Mary Ryan- Cosmetology Educator
Mary is a Minnesota native. She grew up with the word Aveda in her everyday vocabulary. She was drawn to San Francisco in pursuit of a more artistic and liberal setting. Creating beauty in hair is both technical and artistic. Understanding how to balance ideas and connect with the guest is Mary's favorite part of the industry.

As an educator, Mary looks to provide as much information about both sides of the industry. She strives to ensure students receive a well-rounded education that will prepare them to attain their goals. She loves to get the students excited and involved in local photo shoots and fashion shows, incorporating her knowledge and love of fashion and design.